The lovely Sarah Norris came to visit on Sunday evening, and we had a lovely time. Thank you, Sarah! Alison Keogh chaired the evening.
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Tomorrow we observe Armistice Day, on the 11th day of the 11th month, at the 11th hour. Armistice Day commemorates the Ceasefire during the Great War, leading to the end of the fighting on the Western Front. This day has been the official day in the UK and the Commonwealth, for remembrance of all those who lost their lives and sacrificed so much.
The Red Poppy became a symbol of remembrance after John McCrae, a Canadian Lieutenant, wrote a beautiful poem called ‘In Flanders Fields.’ He wrote this poem after seeing the sight of poppies growing amongst the graves of Flanders.
There are other coloured poppies to commemorate, also. The Purple Poppy is for all the animals who have been used in battle and efforts towards Peace. Dogs, horses, rats, dolphins, sealions, pigeons, elephants, canaries, camels, and oxen. The list goes on. They have all been used in wartime.. Many did not survive. The official day for animal remembrance in the UK is August 23rd, but we also remember them at this time.
The Black Poppy commemorates the efforts of Black, African, and Caribbean people in times of war. This was launched in 2010. The centre of the poppy is green to remember the green fields of France during WW1.
And the White Poppy, created in 1933 by the Co-op Women’s Guild, is a symbol of Peace for all victims, and a commitment to a more peaceful future without conflict. This must surely be our hope and prayer. So pause tomorrow at 11am. We stand on the backs of so many, and may we live a good, full life of love and service.
We had a lovely evening last night with Sarah Norris joining us. Her wonderful energy filled the room as she brought an inspired address and our messages. Thank you so much, Sarah. We love having you! Alison Keogh chaired our evening.
Thank you to our readers and prayer people. A special thank you to Ken for reading ‘The Charge’ and bringing in wartime artifacts from his grandfather, who served in WW1. Thank you to Julie for the music. Thank you, Carole, for our cake, and Sue for our hospitality. Thanks also to our healers and all those who set up, break down, and wash up each week.
Prayer of the week
Please pray for all victims and their families of wartime conflict, especially those who come back with PTSD and psychological wounds. How can anyone who has encountered the horror of war possibly share it with family?. May they receive all the ongoing help and healing that they need.
Let us also remember those animals who have aided humankind in their pursuit of Peace.
Calendar up tomorrow.
Have a beautiful, grateful week!
We always enjoy our Wednesday evenings. It is such a brief gathering, but just the injection needed at the mid-week point.
The healing is always so special. Please get in touch with us by 5 pm if you would like to receive healing, so that healers can be assigned.
Please continue to include Jamaica in your prayers.
Sarah Norris is with us on Sunday in Chawton for our Remembrance Service.
Join us!!
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The lovely Chris Elliot chaired for Rob Harvey last evening as he helped create a Circle Experience in church. We had a lovely time.
Our Autumn weather is definitely keeping us guessing. One minute, bright blue skies and sunshine illuminate all those colours, and then heavy rain and large puddles. The ducks will be happy in any case. The migratory ducks have come in from parts of Europe for our milder climate at this time. Teals, Pintails, Shovelers, and more make the UK their winter home.
The relatives of our modern ducks existed at the time of some dinosaurs, approximately 66 million years ago, towards the end of the Cretaceous period. They survived the mass extinction around this time and continued to evolve into our modern-day ducks. Those vibrant colours of most males dull down like the females out of breeding season, so they are well camouflaged, but then return to catch the ladies’ eyes when the need arises.
And did you know that our modern ‘quackers’ can sleep with one eye open and switch half of the brain off, and so a flock can have an early alarm system, of one eyed sleeping ducks! In any case, there is something quite lovely about the sight and sound of wing flapping, bottom waddling, quacking ducks. They definitely lift the spirits.
We felt our spirits lift yesterday at our In House Divine Service. Rob Harvey led an evening of ‘Creating a Circle Experience’ within the church. A ‘Circle’ is a clairvoyant, prayerful healing group who are sensing and developing spiritual gifts. Rob explained about ‘Circle’ and about the kinds of experiences encountered.
Working with Spirit, the atmosphere and energy of the room shifted, so that there was an opportunity for our Family to sense at a deeper level. There was also a demonstration of healing and Rob and some who sat in Circle, shared what they were sensing. It was a very special evening. Thank you Rob for leading this.
We thank our beautiful readers and prayer people. (Nerina just ‘slayed’ us with her closing prayer.) We thank Sue for hospitality, Lisa for music, and Carole for her baking talent. We of course thank our healers standing by after the service. Thank you to all those who set up, break down and wash up.
Prayer of the week.
Please pray for Jamaica. On so many levels they are all suffering. May they receive the help and assistance they need quickly.
Calendar up tomorrow.
Have a beautiful week!
We had a lovely gathering on Zoom on Wednesday. It was chilly outside, but we were joining from our cosy homes, and heard some beautiful readings and prayers. Thank you, everyone. Healing followed as always.
Please continue to pray for those lost in this world, that they would find their way back to hope and healing.
Rob hosts a special evening of creating a ‘Circle Environment’ in the church on Sunday.
Join us!
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